(Pet Therapy)

Our Dog Chance

by Nick Alcantara ©

You appeared in our lives

Not by accident, coincidence

Or by chance

But by divine providence

And design

Someone abandoned you

In the park

This happens all the time

But for whatever reason

You kept following me

so tamed and friendly

I heard you say

"Save me and take me home

Nobody wants me"

So we took you home

Nervous, trembling, hungry and full of anxiety

Gave you some dry food

Quickly you finished it all and asked for more

My kids were so happy

To have you as a puppy

And little did I know

Someday they will need your company

A few months later

My wife was diagnosed with cancer

We did not know

If we should keep you or let you go

The kids are so attached to you now

It breaks my heart

To see you go

You are not the perfect dog

But we can train you

So you stayed

And became part of the family

It's was three months ago

My kid's Mom lost her battle

with cancer

The writing on the wall

is so clear now

You are heaven sent

An angel in disguise

That came into our lap

You can't replace their Mom

But your unconditional love

is what counts most.

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Special thanks to Nick Alcantara © for giving us permission to use his poetry.